What causes high Transferrin saturation and low Chol HDL ratio?

High Transferrin saturation and low Chol HDL ratio can be caused by many reasons.

If your Transferrin saturation is in between 13 % and 45 % and your Chol HDL ratio is in between 3.3 Ratio and 4.4 Ratio then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Transferrin saturation and Chol HDL ratio respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of Transferrin saturation : 13 - 45 %

Ideal values of Transferrin saturation depending on age :

Age	Ideal Transferrin saturation value
<5 years	13.22594
5-10 years	13.45581
10-15 years	13.68967
15-20 years	13.9276
20-25 years	14.16966
25-30 years	14.41593
30-35 years	14.66648
35-40 years	14.92138
40-45 years	15.18071
45-50 years	15.44455
50-55 years	15.71298
55-60 years	15.98607
60-70 years	16.26391
70-80 years	16.54658
80-90 years	16.83416
90-100 years	17.12674
>100 years	17.4244

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

If you want your blood test report to be interpreted by Transferrin saturation specialist, then you can upload your report. Our Transferrin saturation expert will provide you with the most accurate interpretation of your blood test results and treatment within 12 hours. Upload blood test report now

1,37,160

Total number of patients treated

Transferrin saturation treatment - Click to read 10 GOLDEN ARTICLES on Anemia

Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Transferrin saturation levels include:

• Anemia
• Your body doesnt have enough healthy red blood cells
• Chronic Illness
• Iron poisoning
• Gastrointestinal blood loss

If you want your blood test report to be interpreted by Transferrin saturation specialist, you can upload your report. Our Transferrin saturation expert will provide you with the most accurate interpretation of your blood test results and treatment within 12 hours. Upload blood test report now

Normal range of Chol HDL ratio : 3.3 - 4.4 Ratio

Ideal values of Chol HDL ratio depending on age :

Age	Ideal Chol HDL ratio value
<5 years	3.357
5-10 years	3.415
10-15 years	3.474
15-20 years	3.534
20-25 years	3.595
25-30 years	3.657
30-35 years	3.721
35-40 years	3.786
40-45 years	3.852
45-50 years	3.919
50-55 years	3.987
55-60 years	4.056
60-70 years	4.126
70-80 years	4.198
80-90 years	4.271
90-100 years	4.345
>100 years	4.344

High Transferrin saturation and low Chol HDL ratio can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Transferrin saturation and Chol HDL ratio blood tests and the results are higher than 45 % for Transferrin saturation and lower than 3.3 Ratio for Chol HDL ratio, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

This page has got the maximum number of views from the below mentioned cities (traffic in last 30 days):

Lal Darwaza

La Boisse

Henrichemont

Le François

Kamikitayama, Nara

John R. Newsome

Lapradelle-Puilaurens

Lamkani

Karlawad

Karahal Khurd

Ilam, New Zealand

Hinotiya Piran

Kalchini (Vidhan Sabha constituency)

Laires

Heeney, Colorado

Gangodi

Grandvilliers, Oise

Kanakur

Haute-Amance

Lescout

Hirsingue

Gourfaleur

Iizuna, Nagano

Katraj

Huangdian, Zhejiang

La Neuville-lès-Dorengt

Kudalur, Thanjavur

Jamagaon

Independent State of Rainbow Creek

Kalmala

Heshan District, Yiyang

Larré, Morbihan

La Forteresse

Ghatal subdivision

Le Bleymard

Lavours

Kalyanpur village, Saran district

Kaikavolu

Khanpur Dhadda

Hardo Pharala

Jena, Bokaro

Gesvres

Kasuga, Fukuoka

Gornac

La Mazière-aux-Bons-Hommes

Gehlan, Punjab

Gigean

Kottappuram, Kollam

Gaunswala

La Ferté-Frênel

How the Transferrin saturation and Chol HDL ratio Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants Transferrin saturation and Chol HDL ratio tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the Transferrin saturation and Chol HDL ratio blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your Transferrin saturation and Chol HDL ratio Test reports by your pathologist.

Medical References

• Cleveland Clinic – TIBC (Total Iron-Binding Capacity) Test
• MedlinePlus – Total iron binding capacity
• Mayo Clinic – Hemochromatosis - Diagnosis and treatment